Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

California industries and career opportunities

California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

Find jobs throughout the state

Explore openings in major employment centers such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. Listings may include on-site, hybrid, and remote arrangements; review each posting for its work location and requirements.

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Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and workplace expectations, then apply directly to opportunities that fit your goals. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can better understand your experience.

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$168K - $212K *

Unlock your potential by developing core data structures for a leading game engine. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and drive innovative solutions that power user-created exp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a high-impact Developer Infrastructure team. Drive technical strategy, enhance developer experience, and foster a culture of growth and accountability while collaborat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of observability solutions by designing and building scalable telemetry pipelines, enhancing internal and external customer experiences, and driving reliability across complex multi-c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $210K *

Transform the AI landscape by optimizing algorithms and enhancing performance through innovative hardware-software co-design, driving impactful solutions for large-scale systems and collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Champion the future of entertainment technology by leading a team to ensure reliable, real-time catalog feeds and data integrity, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$175K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining secure identity solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and operate scalable identity platforms, collaborating across teams to enhance security and develo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance by building intelligent AI systems to enhance risk evaluation and pricing strategies in high-hazard industries, delivering powerful solutions and driving innova...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Tackle complex platform engineering challenges by designing and implementing scalable backend services and infrastructure for financial operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Architect robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure while driving innovation in geospatial science. Collaborate on AI architecture and ensure compliance-ready deployments across multi-cloud envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining road safety through AI-assisted technology. As a Senior Embedded Engineer, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge vision systems, ensuring reliability and performanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the design and development of scalable software solutions, guiding projects from concept to delivery. Mentor engineers and ensure technical excellence while collaborating with cross...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to impactful software solutions, enhancing our marketplace for recruiters and hiring managers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver features that optimize user experience and drive hi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $149K *

Drive software development by gathering requirements, designing solutions, and implementing code in C# and Python. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and support customer adoption while followin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$388K - $500K+*

Drive impactful solutions for one of the largest CDNs by managing and optimizing our Open Connect platform through scalable microservices and data models, while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $140K *

Optimize user experiences by crafting seamless flows, building APIs, and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design robust systems and deliver elegant solutions while ensuring...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a talented team to build and enhance our cutting-edge automation products. Influence engineering practices and product direction while developing robust systems that empower clients across variou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims, appointments, and payments posting surfaces. Collaborate in rebuilding high-traffic workflows, integrating AI solutions, and delivering production-ready features...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate cutting-edge financial products as a Senior Software Frontend Engineer, taking full ownership of projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and drive technical decisions in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $168K *

Elevate user experiences by developing innovative Android features that enhance monetization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high quality and performance, contributing to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $200K *

Engineer robust, low-latency systems for on-vehicle robotics. Design and optimize infrastructure, enhance performance tools, and contribute to mission-critical software components supporting autonomou...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT engineering to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge technology infrastructure. Lead impactful projects across systems engineering, networking, and cl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI by building robust distributed systems for large-scale LLM inference. Collaborate with a high-impact team to enhance model performance, reliability, and user experience across o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    California listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, healthcare, finance, life sciences, entertainment, clean energy, manufacturing, and other fields. Available positions depend on current employer needs.

  • Where in California can I search for jobs?question toggle

    You can explore opportunities across the state, including major employment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento. Check each posting for its specific location and work arrangement.

  • Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information and details, since pay can vary by position and employer.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site work. The job posting provides the employer’s location and work arrangement requirements.

  • How can I improve my California job search?question toggle

    Narrow your search by role, location, industry, and work arrangement. Keep your resume and profile updated, and carefully compare each opportunity’s qualifications and compensation details.